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Toyota Prius vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,010

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $13,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,807

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $11,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelPriusPriusPriusTaurus
TrimFourFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,435 $30,005 $39,525 $38,155
Base Invoice $26,470 $27,930 $37,945 $35,025
Floor mats 200 200 200  
Remote start 529 529 529 425
Cargo net 51 51 51  
Navigation system       1,850
Package 401A       2,000
Floor mats 127 127 127  
Remote start 380 380 380 398
Cargo net 35 35 35  
Navigation system       1,610
Package 401A       1,740
Options (change) 780 780 780 4,275
Options (change) 542 542 542 3,748
Destination 795 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,500 0
Total Price $30,010 $31,580 $38,600 $43,225
Total Invoice $27,807 $29,267 $36,782 $39,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,676
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelPriusPriusPriusTaurus
TrimFourFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH365hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8120, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15255/45-19
Total Price$30,010$31,580$38,600$43,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-2,075-5,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,010$30,405$36,525$37,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$6,515$0
Total Invoice$27,807$29,267$36,782$39,568
Adjustments for Features0-1,089-1,977-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,807$28,178$34,805$34,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$371$6,998$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelPriusPriusPriusTaurus
TrimFourFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Remote app  $25 
Remote climate control  $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack  $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Media drive   $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Tachometer   $75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,040$3,215$4,115$7,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$2,075$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,089-1,977-5,085

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132012
ModelPriusTaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length176.4 in202.9 in
Width68.7 in76.2 in
Height58.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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